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Benefits of Having a Pet for the Elderly

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Feeling of purpose: Caring for an animal stimulates movement. This gives seniors a reason to wake up and face the day compared to their peers without pets, which means a feeling of purpose.

Altered focus: “Having a pet can help seniors focus on something other than physical or mental health issues and preoccupations about loss or aging” – Penny B. Donnenfeld, a New York-based Psychologist. 

Pets provide and help in maintaining a daily routine: Having a structure to follow during and after retirement is important to ward off the risk of depression. The routine of feeding, grooming and providing other pet needs can also help prevent cognitive decline which is common among seniors.

Article source: helenair.com

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet today. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

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Advice for Dog Owners During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Dog owners with coronavirus symptoms at home-quarantine for 7 or 14 days. Ask someone outside of your household to walk your dog for you if home-exercise is not available for your dog.

Dog owners who do not have symptoms of coronavirus. You may go out of your house once to exercise daily along with your dog. Outdoor exposure time must be kept short and stay away from other people by 2 meters.

Trip to the vets should be avoided unless absolutely necessary or in case of an emergency. If your dog is in need of urgent treatment, phone your veterinarian in advance to arrange the best strategy to meet your dog’s needs whether you are with symptoms or not.

Article source: gov.uk

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet today. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

Purchase your copy of the book by clicking the image below.

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San Antonio Animal Shelter Group Has Shut Its Doors to the Public and Needs Help

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The Animal Defense League of Texas in San Antonio (ADL) has now suspended its visitation operations to the public but volunteers still come daily to take care of the rescue animals.

However, the ADL still continues adoption operations and finding foster homes for shelter animals but only by appointment. To those who are in self-quarantine and distancing themselves socially in their homes, now is the perfect time to add a new furry friend to the household while waiting for the pandemic to be over. To donate to the shelter or inquire for adoptions and fostering, please visit adltexas.org or sahumane.org.

News source: expressnews.com

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet today. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

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Pet Food Assistance for Clevelanders

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Three local organizations of Cleveland, Ohio are offering pet food supplies for citizens in need amidst the COVID-19 crisis. Friends of the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter, Neighborhood Pets Cleveland, and the Cleveland Animal Protective League are all offering pantry giveaways to pet owners struggling financially for being out of work during the pandemic quarantines.

Neighborhood Pets is located at 3711 E. 65th St., Cleveland. Residents who wish to avail can receive assistance via contact-free pickup on Wednesdays (12 NN to 3 PM). Delivery options are also available for homebound residents. For more information, please visit neighborhoodpetscle.org. You can also by email info@neighborhoodpetscle.org or call 216-505-5853.

Cleveland APL is located at 1729 Willey Ave., Cleveland. The contact-free pet food delivery is available for Cleveland-based pet owners who are in isolation or with compromised immunity. For more information, please visit clevelandapl.org or call 216-771-4616.

Friends of the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter is located at 9500 Sweet Valley Dr., Valley View. Friends of the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter offers curbside delivery of pet food. Email help@fccas.org for information about food assistance programs or call 216-706-9363.

News source: cleveland.com

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet today. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

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Join Facebook Fundraiser for Texas No-Kill Shelter

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The Animal Defense League of Texas had its March 19, 2020 fundraiser canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This halted the infusion of approximately $150,000 which was very much needed for the organization.

“Given the current economic downturn and general uncertainty, ADL is experiencing a below-average response across all fundraising initiatives including our spring mailer campaign. This has led to a substantial decrease in the funding needed to support our strategic, lifesaving initiatives,” said Joel McLellan, Executive Director for the Animal Defense League. The shelter has instead encouraged the community and those interested in helping to raise donations and leverage their friends and family via Facebook to aid the helpless animals stuck in the pandemic situation.

News source: ksat.com

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet today. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

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Advocating the Proper Use of Emotional Support Animals

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Despite the successful advocacy to popularize the subject of mental health stigma, misconceptions are still being circulated causing the issue to not be taken seriously.

An example is the government not requiring a strict or formal training of an animal and sometimes nothing at all before a person in need receives an ESA (Emotional Support Animal). There are also others who self-identify with issues and practice fraudulent ownership of ESAs which are dangerous to the general public since untrained animals can be aggressive towards other animals and humans. These activities alone cause a vitriol against ESAs, owners, and those in a legitimate need of one.

News source: ntdaily.com

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet today. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

Purchase your copy of the book by clicking the image below.

Are You Interested to Adopt or Foster a Rescue Animal in Philadelphia This Quarantine Season?

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It’s no lie that this pandemic has caused so much global disturbance since World War II. While we’re all isolated in our homes with or without our families, it does seem that there’s something more helpful we could do. At these moments, Philadelphia’s rescue animals are in dire need of your help. If you’ve never had a pet or still can afford to add one or two in your home, now’s the time to contact a shelter.

1. ACCT Philly

111 West Hunting Park Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19140

Phone: 267-385-3800

For adoption email: adopt@acctphilly.org.

For fostering email: lifesaving@acctphilly.org

2. Morris Animal Refuge

1242 Lombard Street

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19147 USA

Phone: 215-735-9570

For adoption information: Adopt Your New Best Friend

3. Saved Me Adoption Rescue Center

2609 Federal St

Philadelphia, PA 19146

Phone: 215-240-1240

Email: Info@SavedMe.org

For adoption application and information: Adopt

4. Street Tails Animal Rescue

1030 N 2nd Street, Suite 401

Philadelphia, PA 19123

Phone: 267-761-9434

Email: info@streettails.org

For adoption application and information: Adopt

News source: whyy.org

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet today. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

Purchase your copy of the book by clicking the image below.

COVID-19 Situation Forces Non-Profit Organization to Boost Operations

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The Helen Woodward Animal Center of San Diego increases its Pet Food Assistance program activities for community members who recently lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Through their AniMeals program, starting March 23, 2020, the non-profit organization will drive through the San Diego area for pet food distributions at no cost. Pet food distributions will be on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Given supplies are for two weeks of dog or cat food. Households must have a maximum of 3 pets. Only those who lost their jobs due to the quarantines and closures can avail of the program and are required to fill out a pick-up appointment request form at https://animalcenter.org/programs-services/animeals. Those who want to help can visit this site as well.

News source: kson.radio.com

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet today. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

Purchase your copy of the book by clicking the image below.

Questions Answered by the WHO for Pet-Owners During the COVID-19 Outbreak

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Can dogs or cats be infected by the SARS-CoV-2?

No, there is no evidence for that.

Can my pet be a conduit for viral transmission?

Yes, a healthy person can get infected by the virus if that person touches an animal that an infected person has sneezed or coughed on.

If I’m an infected person, what precautions can I do to care for my pet and avoid spreading the virus?

Call your doctor and veterinarian for any issues on the matter. Disinfect your hands often and wear a face mask when around other healthy people, animals who are also with you in a medical facility. Don’t cough directly on animals and people and minimize your contact with others.

FAQ source: patch.com

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet today. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

Purchase your copy of the book by clicking the image below.

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Shelter Cats Find Foster Homes Amid COVID-19 Crisis

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As California Governor Gavin Newsom orders citizens to home-quarantine, it isn’t just the people who feel the effects of the pandemic. Cats in California shelters face the risk of receiving minimal care since the general public cannot visit them for adoption.

The Animal Shelter Assistance Program (ASAP) battles this issue by sending more than 35 of their sheltered cats to foster homes. This is a win-win situation as the adopted cats will receive proper loving care by their foster homes and citizens who receive the cats will find companionship during the quarantine.

Interested Californians may inquire about fostering or share their support by emailing info@asapcats.org or calling 805-683-3368.

News source: noozhawk.com

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet today. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

Purchase your copy of the book by clicking the image below.